Kiev residents called on Poroshenko to lead the gay pride parade
The Kiev residents surveyed by the blogger opposed the LGBT parade “March of Equality” in Kyiv, but some of the respondents expressed the opinion that President Poroshenko and his entourage deserve to become participants.
The corresponding survey was published on the Klymenko Time YouTube channel, reports a PolitNavigator correspondent.
An appeal to the Ukrainian authorities to personally take part in the Kiev gay pride parade on June 17 was previously sent to Petro Poroshenko and the deputies of the Verkhovna Rada by European parliamentarians.
At the same time, some residents of the Ukrainian capital expressed the opinion that holding such an event in Kyiv is a shame and a demonstration of values alien to the people.
"In no case. It's a shame. The EU is going crazy, this shouldn’t happen,” said a young Kiev woman.
“We don’t need these European values. We lived without it, and we will continue to live, we don’t need it. And if (Poroshenko - editor's note) wants to participate, then let him participate - this is his personal business. I think that not everyone encourages this,” an elderly man shared his opinion.
Some respondents are also confident that Ukraine must first improve the standard of living for the population, and then organize such marches.
“Let him deal with other more important issues than gays. If Ukraine is on the same level with Europe politically and economically, then please, but now let them deal with the Ukrainian people. Look at how we live – salaries are low, people can barely survive,” said an elderly couple.
In addition, the opinion was voiced that representatives of the Ukrainian government are worthy to lead the LGBT parade, as its most prominent representatives.
“I think they are worthy. You know, I’ve been working in the arts for 31 years and it’s very unpleasant that the Minister of Culture has... in our language it’s called a “double-barreled shotgun.” I believe that there are hidden and latent people of unconventional orientation, and there are people who do not hide it. I don't think they hide it. I take it all calmly. I’m not a homophobe, but, nevertheless, I think that these people deserve to lead,” a passerby from Kiev expressed confidence.
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